Homemade Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

These homemade dark chocolate peanut butter cups are serisouly so much more satisfying than anything you will find in the candy aisle at the store.

If you know me well, you eventually learn that I despise most candy. A mouth full of sugar just isn’t appealing to me. BUT one of the few sugary confections that actually tempt me is a peanut butter cup. Unlike most candy, they at least have a bit of fat and protein mixed in with the sugar. But almost all store-bought peanut butter cups are still sickeningly sweet for my tastes. Even some of the organic ones are still SO sweet.

My solution? Homemade dark chocolate peanut butter cups!

I have to admit that before I made the first batch of these, I didn’t think they would be as good as they are. Perhaps they’ll be a good low-sugar substitute for store-bought peanut butter cups, I thought. But lo, they are much better. Much, much better.

The coarse sea salt on top is just a lovely addition. But if you don’t have any on hand these homemade peanut butter cups will still be delicious!

Because coconut oil melts more easily than cocoa butter, you want to store these in the refrigerator, especially if your house is warm.

So if you find yourself craving that chocolate + peanut buttery goodness, do yourself a favor and make these homemade peanut butter cups! Not only will you be sparing yourself loads of sugar, the taste and texture will be so far above a cheap store-bought cup. They’re so rich and melty.

Hello! I’m Erica Lea.
I’m a 20-something Christian living in northern Minnesota with a desire to cook quality food for my husband, Reuben, my little girl, Helen, and (eventually) my little boy, James.
On Buttered Side Up I share recipes I have tried & modified (to be a tad healthier) and found to be delicious. My main focus is recipes with a healthy touch.